Civils Contracts Manager

Civils Contracts Manager

Location:

Office & Site Based ( Manchester )

Reporting to:
Contracts Director

We are seeking an experienced and driven Civils Contracts Manager to join our growing team. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing multiple civil engineering and groundworks projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Manage and oversee multiple construction projects from pre-construction through to final handover and defects period
• Lead civils and groundworks teams, including allocation of labour, plant, and resources across sites
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and company procedures (ISO 45001 aligned)
• Monitor progress, quality, programme, and financial performance of all projects
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, attend meetings, and provide regular project reports
• Work closely with commercial teams on budgets, cost control, variations, and forecasting
• Manage adoption processes including S38, S278, and S104 works from initiation to sign-off
• Coordinate engineering teams to ensure effective site coverage and planning
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high delivery standards across all projects

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Supervisory Management, HNC, or Degree in a relevant field
• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager in civil engineering / groundworks (housing, commercial, education, or local authority sectors)
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Solid commercial awareness and understanding of budgets and cost control
• In-depth knowledge of health & safety regulations and quality standards
• IT literate with the ability to produce reports and project documentation

• CSCS Card (Gold or above)
• SMSTS Certification
• First Aid at Work

• Opportunity to lead major civil engineering projects
• Work with a supportive and experienced team
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package